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Meet the Team

Meet the Team at SDI/TDI/ERDI/PFI & First Response Training International

We want to be sure that you feel like you are getting the attention and customer service you deserve. At International Training, it is our job to make sure you not only receive the support but feel that you are a valued member of our team as well.

Please take the time and get to know your team members.

Brian Carney

Brian Carney

President/CEO | Brian.Carney@tdisdi.com

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Brian’s passion for learning and teaching ignited during childhood adventures in Cape Cod marshes with his mother, conducting Marine ecology tours. Whether educating teens on horseshoe crabs or introducing diving, his drive to teach has always been strong. His first job at 13 was at Cape Cod Aquarium, sparking his path as a diving professional. Graduating from the University of Rhode Island in Marine Affairs, Brian began teaching Scientific Research Diving and diving accident investigations. Joining International Training in 1997, he became CEO in 2004, expanding membership to 50,000+ worldwide. Brian enjoys sharing his love for the ocean with his son and exploring new places with his family, alongside a passion for distance running.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? I think Glacier National Park and Cocos Island, Alcyone.
What’s on the top of your bucket list?
 Visiting and Diving in Antarctica

Stephanie Miele

Stephanie Miele

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Stephanie has been a member of the International Training team since 1998, witnessing significant changes in the company and the diving industry. Beyond her daily business functions, she acts as an educator and mentor, focusing on uplifting individuals with a passion for learning. She embraces the philosophy of "it takes a village," not only in raising children but also in helping others realize their potential. Giving back in this way is a passion for Stephanie, fueling her drive to elevate those around her. Aside from her work and volunteer activities, Stephanie is the founder of Clear Currents, a non-profit dedicated to educating about and conserving the world’s water bodies. Clear Currents unites individuals passionate about clean water, effecting grassroots change globally. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, son Jack, and their dogs.

What’s at the top of your bucket list? A family trip to Alaska
Do you have any pets? 3 pups, JJ, Andy, and Luna

Flemming Elleboe

Flemming Elleboe

Flemming, with over 40 years of business experience, holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Enterprise Project Management. He founded IT firms in the USA, catering to Fortune 500 companies. For over 20 years, he has shaped the Dive Industry, introducing innovations like E-learning. Flemming is ubiquitous in IT endeavors, dedicated to sharing his expertise in Project Management, Business Administration, and IT. An avid outdoorsman, he indulges in diving, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, and motorcycle trips to the mountains, blending his passion for adventure with his professional pursuits.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Too many to count, but to name a few, India, Cambodia, Japan, and Route 66
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Spanish

Sally Camm

Sally Camm

Executive Assistant | Sally.Camm@tdisdi.com

Growing up on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, VT, Sally moved to Florida in 2003 and began her career with International Training in 2012. As the Executive Assistant to Brian Carney, Sally’s top priorities are to coordinate and manage his calendar, serve as the primary point of contact, and run interference. She is also tasked with leading the accounting team, handling financial matters, and overseeing the maintenance of Headquarters. Outside of work Sally enjoys being with her family, hiking, scuba diving, a good cup of coffee, and anything Star Wars related. To satisfy her love of learning, she is studying integrative health and wellness through a health coach training program.

What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the drums, I just started lessons in January (2024)!
Do you have any pets? Looking forward to bringing a pup in my life in the near future!

Kim Russo

Kim Russo

Executive Assistant | Kim.Russo@tdisdi.com

Kim moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her grandkids, Kali and Jackson, and to finally escape the brutal cold of upstate NY in the winter. She joined ITI in 2019 as Stephanie Miele’s assistant. Steph is still her primary responsibility, but she has also taken on HR duties from Steph as well as assisting the accounting team. Her title, as dubbed by Viviana, is “Chaos Coordinator.” Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, and going to the beach. She also travels to the Bay Area in California to visit her other daughter, her fiancé, and their dog.

What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The Amalfi Coast, Italy

Industry Relations

Sean Harrison

Sean Harrison

Senior Vice President | Sean.Harrison@tdisdi.com

Living in New England, Sean is a long-time scuba diver and avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities that mostly involve being outdoors. He joined ITI in February of 2001 after working on liveaboards for five years. At the office, he deals with almost everything from training, RSTC, ISO, Insurance, and everything else that involves company relations with other agencies, manufacturers, and the industry as a whole. During most of his off days, you can find Sean enjoying kayak fishing, canoeing, camping, cycling, and walks on local trails, spending time with his family. “I have been fortunate enough to live and travel around the world and one day will be able to take my sons to some exotic destinations.”

What’s on the top of your bucket list? Even though he has traveled extensively he still has some places and activities on his bucket list “I still want to visit Iceland and dive between the tectonic plates. The mountain biking there looks like a lot of fun and that dive just sounds cool.”
Do you have any pets? A dog named CiCi

Jason Meany

Jason Meany

Director of Education and Communications | Jason.Meany@tdisdi.com

Jason grew up in central New York and has returned there to raise his family. As the Director of Education and Communications, Jason helps lead projects revolving around curriculum, materials, and marketing. He was a high school science teacher for seven years, teaching Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Anatomy and Physiology. Prior to joining International Training, Jason left teaching to become a Respiratory Therapist in the ICU and Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and three kids, two dogs, two cats, and 240-gallon saltwater reef fish tank...with a Bearded Dragon soon to arrive.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Anguilla.
Do you have a morning routine? Brewing fresh ground coffee in my French press every morning!

Andy Bomjardim

Andy Bomjardim

Communications Specialist | Andy.Bomjardim@tdisdi.com

Andy, originally from Brazil, moved to the United States at the age of 13. After retiring from the U.S. Navy following 24 years of service, he joined the IT Team in June 2023 as a Communications Specialist. His role involves developing and promoting the company’s strategic priorities and brand messaging, facilitating internal communication, and offering leadership counsel. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and pup, exploring the natural beauty of his Florida surroundings and discovering new local eateries.
Do you have any pets? An English-French Bulldog mix, Thor.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Bavaria, Germany, I hope to live there someday.

Kirk Krack

Kirk Krack

PFI President | Kirk.Krack@tdisdi.com

Kirk Krack is a pioneering figure in the freediving world, dedicated to enhancing the sport‘s safety for over two decades. He developed PFI’s educational philosophy, standards, procedures, and manuals. Kirk continually refines the PFI system with innovative techniques, drawing from his experience training over 10,000 students and coaching seven athletes to 23 world records. He shares his wealth of knowledge with students, striving for continual improvement. PFI was the first in North America to offer a comprehensive freediving course, emphasizing depth, time improvement, and safety. Kirk’s program covers theory, pool practice, and open water skills, making PFI a leading freediving education system globally.

Shipping/Inventory and Accounting

Phil Knight

Phil Knight

Supply Chain Manager | Phil.Knight@tdisdi.com

As a natural-born Floridian, Phil has always enjoyed the Florida outdoors. After receiving a degree from the University of Central Florida in 2013, he moved to Pennsylvania in 2015 for a change of scenery. After three years of experiencing mild summers and battling cold winters and frozen waters, Phil decided to move back to Florida to once again brave the tropical sun and start his career with International Training. Phil has experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, sourcing, and procurement from prior employment at Barnes and Noble, FedEx, and Amazon.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? _________
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? _____________

Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown

Jessica, a transplant from South Carolina, has always found a way to be in the water. While she graduated with a degree in accounting, her love of water led her to the diving world in 2020. Working as an accountant in diving is like any other accounting job; she counts numbers, correctly (we hope). Outside of work, she spends time with her family, reading, and enjoying nature, whether diving, hiking, or mountain climbing. Her passion for the outdoors and water sports keeps her constantly exploring new adventures.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Napali Coast Kauai Hawaii

Training and Membership Services

Brian Shreve

Brian Shreve

Director of Training & Membership Services | Brian.Shreve@tdisdi.com

Born and raised in Wyoming, Brian has been an instructor since 2002 and an SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer since 2008. He operated a successful SDI/TDI 5 Star Professional Development Center in Nebraska for over 13 years and still enjoys sharing his passion for diving with others. Brian brought that experience to the Training and Membership Services team at HQ in 2016 and currently leads that team. When not at work, he enjoys diving (especially deep wrecks and caves), playing guitar, working on projects around the house, and playing with his dogs.

Do you have any pets? Proud pup parent of Zada and Abby.
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Guitar, this skill is in process, both pups hope that I get better playing soon!

Wes Kilgore

Wes Kilgore

Hailing from the upstate of South Carolina, Wes has worked for International Training since 2021. He has been a professional member of International Training since 2014 and an Instructor Trainer since 2019. Wes works in the “controlled chaos” department, aka Training and Membership Services, and spends most of his time working with training questions. Outside of work, Wes spends most of his time with his family and helping his wife with her business as a professional photographer and studio owner.

What’s a skill that you have always wanted to learn? I have always wanted to get my Private Pilot’s license.
What’s on the top of your bucket list? I would love to dive the Pacific wrecks from World War 2.

Viviana Marcy

Viviana Marcy

Membership Services | Viviana.Marcy@tdisdi.com

Originally from an island in the Puget Sound just a ferry ride away from Seattle, Viviana left behind the beautiful Pacific Northwest for the sun of Florida and joined ITI in 2020. She currently works in the Training and Membership Services department, assisting our professional members with any and all questions, while also handling invoicing and entering leadership ratings. Outside of work, you can find Viviana diving, reading, or attending a concert. Despite the distance from her island roots, Viviana has found a new home in Florida, embracing the sunshine and new experiences it offers.

Do you have any pets? Luna the German Shepherd, Atlas the Cat and Buddy the Greencheek Conure
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

Victoria Devine

Victoria Devine

Victoria is part of the Training Department and was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Growing up on the beach provided many opportunities to spend time in and around the underwater world. Victoria enjoys scuba diving, surfing, metal detecting, and paddleboarding, and has a passion for ocean conservation. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with her bachelor’s degree in Boca Raton, FL, and became an instructor in 2015. One of her favorite diving programs has become the Scubility program, teaching divers with physical and mental limitations how to dive. Tori also loves fossil diving on Florida’s west coast and spending time island hopping in Sebastian Inlet with her husband, Jack.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The Red Sea, Eilat Israel
Do you have any pets? A Jack Russell/Pomeranian mix Bubba and a Russian Blue cat named Beasty

Neil Bolduc

Neil Bolduc

Membership Services | Neil.Bolduc@tdisdi.com

Neil grew up in southwest Missouri, spending weekends fishing and swimming at Table Rock Lake. He began diving in 2014. After graduating from Missouri State University, where he studied biology and chemistry, Neil worked as a research technologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and then at a Baltimore-based start-up working to improve methods for diagnosing bloodstream infections and respiratory infections. As a member of TMS, he works diligently to create a positive experience for our professional members and their customers. Neil played an array of sports growing up and still enjoys playing intramural sports and going to games. He doesn’t currently have any pets of his own but loves to hang out with other people’s pets, especially dogs.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Kyoto, Japan
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Programming

Sofia Carrasco

Sofia Carrasco

Membership Services | Sofia.Carrasco@tdisdi.com

Sofia grew up on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and moved to South Florida in 2023 to pursue scuba diving professionally. As part of the Training and Membership Department, Sofia’s main role is customer service and improving training materials for students and instructors. When you call or chat into Headquarters, it will probably be her on the other end! In addition to working at International Training, Sofia is also an Open Water Scuba Instructor and spends her weekends guiding and teaching divers in Jupiter, FL. When she is not in the water, Sofia enjoys reading, hiking, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

What’s on the top of your bucket list? 
Live aboard in the Galapagos Islands.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.

Chris Bustad

Chris Bustad

Training and Membership Services | chris.bustad@tdisdi.com

Chris has called Washington State home his whole life. He originally served as the Director of Training for PFI before they merged with the ITI family. He now works in our Training and Membership Services department, assisting members and facilities in meeting their needs. Chris also serves as the Freediver Subject Matter Expert for International Training. Outside of work, he spends most of his time working with his dog, Tavi, in the sport of French Ring. On Saturdays, he puts on his decoy hat and jumps into his bite suit to help train other French Ring dogs.

Do you have any pets? A Dutch Shepherd, Groenendael, long haired Dachshund, miniature musk turtle, rabbit, 43 tarantulas and 4 true spiders.
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? American Sign Language.

Creative and Web Development

Rob Goodenow

Rob Goodenow

Director of Technology | Rob.Goodenow@tdisdi.com

Initially hired as a customer service representative in 2004 when the office was located in Maine, Rob quickly proved his value beyond customer service, displaying an ability to transform data and build systems to help streamline processes throughout the company. Rob created the first in-store system for printing c-cards, several eLearning systems, and has had a hand in every tool on our websites. These days, he continues to manage our technical systems and team of developers while coming up with creative solutions for new systems we implement. Rob still lives in Maine, where he was born and raised. He enjoys cooking delicious food, landscaping the yard, reading by the pond, and all manner of technical toys and distractions.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? I learn skills like most people eat nachos, I do blacksmithing, woodworking, axe throwing, pond building, plumbing, electrical. If I want to learn something, I do it.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The very tip of Downeast Maine, round stone beach, clear view right to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

After moving from the Jersey Shore to Stuart, FL, Rick joined the ITI family in 2015. As International Training’s Art Director, Rick handles a wide array of tasks, including photography, advertisement design, brand enforcement, web design, and educational material layout, playing a pivotal role in almost every task taken on by the creative team. It looks like all those years of "Art School" jokes finally paid off! Outside of the office, when he’s not painting, sculpting, or building upon his design skills, Rick can be found spending time with his wife. Together they explore Florida’s outdoors through hiking or diving and enjoy caring for and spending time with their pets.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the violin.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Aran islands, Ireland

Adriana Georgopulos

Adriana Georgopulos

Multimedia Artist | Adriana.Georgopulos@tdisdi.com

Hailing from the busy world of New York, Adriana‘s life took an unexpected turn when she met her future husband in Florida back in 2016. Despite being a SUNY Purchase graduate with a degree in photography, Adriana’s artistic journey evolved, leading her into the dynamic realm of graphic design.
Outside her creative endeavors, Adriana finds herself at the heart of a bustling household, raising two energetic boys and caring for three feline companions, her "cat children." The lively chaos of family life, interwoven with the sunshine and charm of Florida, forms the backdrop to Adriana’s daily adventures.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the guitar.
Do you have any pets? Yes, 3 cats- Coffee, Chino and Chulu, a goldfist named pillow, and my son has a worm farm with about 5-6 worms, which I love...

Maggie Wright

Maggie Wright

Translation Project Manager | Maggie.Wright@tdisdi.com

Maggie is a native South Floridian, hailing from a family farm on the east side of Lake Okeechobee. She achieved an MBA at 20 years old, specializing in Business Administration throughout her education. As the Translation Project Manager at ITI, Maggie leverages her extensive experience in international organizations by combining her expertise in business administration with a fervor for global connectivity. Outside the office, she passionately explores her creativity through baking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Her desire to travel and explore as much as possible is fueled by her passion for history and cultural immersion. Her diverse interests also include spending time outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

Do you have any pets? A little bit of everything – llamas, the usual farm animals, a dog and cat, an African Grey parrot, and a teddy bear hamster!
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Anywhere in South Florida, but Riga, Latvia is an extremely close second!

Cody Lasagna

Cody Lasagna

Information Technology Specialist | Cody.Lasagna@tdisdi.com

Cody was born and raised in South Florida until he enlisted in the active-duty Air Force at the age of 20. His first duty station was Okinawa, Japan, where he spent three years. Cody served a total of nine years in the active-duty Air Force before transitioning to the Air National Guard, where he continues to serve. After transitioning to the Air National Guard, Cody, his wife, two cats, and his German Shepherd all moved back home to Florida. He joined ITI in January 2024, where a position was tailored to his background in Information Technology, as their in-house IT support and web manager. In his free time, Cody enjoys traveling with his wife, playing video games, going to the gym, and playing sports. Cody is a certified Nitrox diver and is interested in further involvement in the diving world.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Its a tough choice, its between Florence Italy or Okinawa Japan.

Marketing

William Drumm

William Drumm

Director of Marketing | William.Drumm@tdisdi.com

William Drumm is an underwater photographer and creator born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As Director of Marketing, Drumm helps craft and implement our creative vision via marketing campaigns and innovative still and moving imagery. William developed a passion for underwater media while working as a Divemaster on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and has developed an equal affinity for both scuba diving and freediving. Outside of work, Drumm spends time with his daughter and three dogs and travels to new places whenever he gets a chance.

What’s at the top of your bucket list? Diving in the Galapagos Islands.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The Kingdom of Tonga.

Rachel Pryke

Rachel Pryke

Social Media Manager | Rachel.Pryke@tdisdi.com

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Rachel developed a passion for marine life and animal rights from a young age. Her childhood "adoption" of a manatee with her grandmother ignited this commitment. Discovering photography at 11, she later merged her love for the ocean with scuba diving and conservation in her teens, earning over 25 certifications, including Divemaster. Graduating with a BFA in Photojournalism, she follows in the footsteps of early influences in underwater photography. Rachel actively dives and captures the ocean’s beauty, driven by a desire to protect it. As a social media manager and photographer/videographer, she educates others about marine conservation, using various platforms to inspire action and preserve the underwater world.

Do you have any pets? 
I have 3! In Florida I am a cat parent to an adorable tabby tuxedo mix named Juno. I also have 2 cats back in Massachusetts - a tuxedo named Luna and a tortie named Cleo!
What’s on the top of your bucket list? At the topic of my bucket list without a doubt is to be able to encounter an orca in the water it its natural habitat

Joan Sole

Joan Sole

TDI Brand Manager | Joan.Sole@tdisdi.com

Joan was born and raised in Barcelona, where he completed his education in advertising and communication. Throughout more than two decades, he has worked at an advertising agency, creating press ads, packaging, television commercials, digital marketing, and more. Although his professional career has been defined by advertising, his true passion has always been diving. First as a recreational diver, then as a technical diver, and later as a dive instructor. Now, he has been fortunate enough to combine his two great passions: communication and technical diving. His connection with the brand he represents goes beyond professional commitment; he is truly in love with its essence and values.

Jadie Koehler

Jadie Koehler

Project Manager | Jadie.Koehler@tdisdi.com

Jadie’s journey from Boise, ID, to the sunny landscapes of Florida in June 2023 marked a significant chapter in her life. Alongside her husband, toddler, and newborn, she embarked on a cross-country adventure, embracing the warmth and vibrant atmosphere of their new home. In her professional life, Jadie is a cross-departmental Project Manager, a role that places her at the heart of diverse projects spanning Marketing, Branding, event planning, and communications for the company. Outside the office, she finds joy and solace in introducing her boys to the unique scenery and wildlife. With her dynamic approach to life, Jadie continues to navigate the intricate balance between career aspirations and creating cherished family moments in the diverse and dynamic backdrop of Florida.

Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Punta Sur on Isla Mujeres or Puget Sound area in the Pacific Northwest
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Pottery

Jesse Nissenbaum

Jesse Nissenbaum

Hailing from a small village in Long Island, New York, Jesse brings a wealth of creative talent to his role as an in-house video/audio production specialist. Jesse has spent close to his entire life in a production setting, including live events, concerts, theatre, or video production. Beyond his production/editing expertise, Jesse showcases his musical skills in his free time as a multi-instrumentalist, gracing stages throughout the Treasure Coast and beyond. His favorite guitarist is SRV, and he is self-described as a junkie for Apple products, especially Logic Pro. When not immersed in the world of audio and video, Jesse‘s passions include baseball (LET’S GO METS!), fishing, traveling, BBQ, and spending time with his family.

What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? I‘ve always wanted to learn how to dive! I’m certainly in the right spot!
What’s on the top of your bucket list? 
Visiting my ancestral home in Italy.

Business Development

Cris Merz

Cris Merz

Vice President Business Development | Cris.Merz@tdisdi.com

Cris joined the International Training family after spending 10 years in the Galapagos Islands as an SDI-TDI Instructor Trainer, dive guide, naturalist, and boat manager back in 2006. As the Vice President of Global Business Development, Cris directs regional representatives from all over the world, including the 24 regional offices. His responsibilities include growing the organization while ensuring our existing members have a great experience with any of the five agencies we offer. His favorite part of the job is traveling to visit dealers and learning how the scuba industry operates across different cultures and corners of the world. When not working, Cris enjoys traveling and experiencing other countries and cultures with his family, being underwater, or going to a football (soccer) match.

Do you have any pets? I have an amazing dog named Duke who is 120lbs and a cross between Great Pyrenees and a whole buncha of “other”.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Westfalenstadion.

Yalitza Solis

Yalitza Solis

Executive Assistant | Yalitza.Solis@tdisdi.com

Yalitza, originally hailing from Jersey but now immersed in the vibrant culture of Florida, found her calling at International Training due to her profound desire to assist others and her extensive 15+ years of experience as an assistant. In her role, she meticulously ensures that our dynamic VP of Business Development remains on track and organized amidst their fast-paced endeavors. Beyond the confines of the office, Yalitza cherishes moments spent with her beloved family and the delightful companionship of her two cherished Goldendoodles, Drake and Gambino, reveling in the joys of life outside the professional sphere.

What’s on the top of your bucket list? I would love to see the Northern Lights.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? How to sew, to make my own clothing.

Alan Cale

Alan Cale

Territory Manager for Europe, Middle East, Russia and Pacific Rim | Alan.Cale@tdisdi.com

Alan accepted a position with ITI in 2018 and left behind the vast cornfields of Illinois. Coming from a small Midwestern community of fewer than 18,000 people where everyone knows everything about you, Alan now works with a community of around 6 million active divers. He endeavors to learn about each one through his position as the Territory Manager for Europe through the Pacific Rim, working with each of the Regional Representatives in those territories. When he is not attempting to have phone calls with all of those divers and representatives or not out diving, you will likely find him in his apiary observing his bees or in his greenhouse tending his plants.

Do you have any pets? 
A border collie named Jesse you can meet at the office when you visit.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To learn another language.

Jesse Iacono

Jesse Iacono

Territory Manager for North America, South America and the Caribbean | Jesse.Iacono@tdisdi.com

Jesse hails from Rhode Island and joined the International Training headquarters team in 2015. After five years in the Training Department, he transitioned to Business Development, focusing on growing the agency, developing members and facilities, and leading the team of Regional Representatives throughout the Americas. As an instructor, Jesse specializes in professional development and is happiest when neck-deep in teaching an instructor or instructor trainer course. Outside of the office, he can usually be found diving but also enjoys traveling, working on the “rumble truck,” and spending time with friends and family.

What’s on the top of your bucket list? Going scuba diving with a WHALE!
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To breakdance and play the piano, but not necessarily at the same time.

Mark Powell

Mark Powell

Director of Global Business Development | Mark.Powell@tdisdi.com

Mark had his first experience of diving at the age of 10 when he did a try-dive in a local pool. He was hooked from that point onwards. He learnt to dive in 1987 and has been diving ever since. He has dived all around the world, however he is most at home in the waters around the UK and Europe where there is some of the best wreck diving in the world. Mark became an instructor in 1994 and has been actively instructing since then. He is an SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer and is a regular contributor to a number of diving magazines as well as being a regular speaker at Diving conferences around the world.

In 2008 Mark published Deco for Divers, a widely acclaimed overview of the theory and physiology of decompression. In 2010 Deco for divers was awarded “Publication of the Conference” at the EuroTEK.10 technical diving conference and in 2014 it won the Media Award at TekDive USA. Mark’s passion is wreck diving and spends all his spare time diving the wrecks around the coastline of the UK and abroad and has led expeditions to a wide range of locations around the world.

Rick Kirkham

Rick Kirkham

Regional Representative for Asia Pacific | Rick.Kirkham@tdisdi.com

Rick grew up in London with a dream to travel the world and emulate Jacques Cousteau. As a diver for 42 years, he fulfilled his dream, becoming a full-time instructor in the Asia Pacific since 1990. Rick owns a dive center and is an SDI-TDI Instructor Trainer, serving as the SDI-TDI Business Development Representative for the Asia Pacific region. He supports regional offices from India to New Zealand. Rick’s passion is exploring WW2 wrecks in the Philippines, often diving deep inside the USS New York. He is also an ERDI diver and volunteers with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. Outside of diving, Rick is a family man who enjoys photography and videography.

North American Sales Representatives

Joey Brown

Joey Brown

Southeast Regional Representative | Joey.Brown@tdisdi.com

Joey Brown, born in the Keys where his father owned Buddy’s Dive Shop in Islamorada, FL, now resides in Crystal River, FL, known as the manatee capital of the world, with his wife and two sons. Growing up in the dive business, he began representing SDI/TDI in 2007. His sales agency, Aquatic Sales, is dedicated to providing the best customer service experience in the industry. Outside of work, Joey enjoys freediving, spearfishing, and playing golf.

Ed Moggio

Ed Moggio

Southeast Regional Representative | Ed.Moggio@tdisdi.com

Ed began his professional diving career circa 1979 as the Owner, Operations Manager and head Sanitation Engineer of Choo-Choo Dive Center in Chattanooga, Tn. During the next ten years grew and expanded the business thru the training of new divers, implementing an extensive dive travel program and successful retail sales growth each year.

Dillon Waters

Dillon Waters

Southeast Regional Representative | Dillon.Waters@tdisdi.com

Having grown up in North Carolina, Dillon already had a deep love for the outdoors when he decided to sign up for the scuba course at East Carolina University. Diving immediately became his passion, and after graduating college, he chose to turn it into a career. In 2015, he became an instructor while also managing the local dive shop. He then moved to Florida to work at International Training HQ before becoming one of their Southeast sales representatives. Dillon now leverages the skills he acquired from his previous roles to better assist ITI customers in his region. The divers in his Southeast territory are particularly passionate. Outside of work, Dillon enjoys spending time with his daughter, visiting historic landmarks, and diving whenever he can.

Darrin Davis

Darrin Davis

South Central Regional Representative | Darrin.Davis@tdisdi.com

Caring for the South Central territory, Darrin comes with over 20 years of public safety experience with cross training as paramedic fire-fighter for 17 of those years. While still being active in public safety and as an emergency responder, Darrin became a Dive Master and fell in love with scuba focusing on wrecks and spear fishing. He currently volunteers for his local dive team when he’s not out free-diving.

Joe Stellini

Joe Stellini

Northeast Regional Representative | Joe.Stellini@tdisdi.com

After spending several years diving in the Great Lakes and operating a dive center in Southeast Michigan, Joe moved to the Northeast in 2006 as a Regional Sales Representative in the scuba industry. Transitioning to Northeast wreck diving wasn’t difficult, as it is similar to diving the shipwrecks and cold water of the Great Lakes. The Northeast offers recreational and technical dives off the East Coast, as well as in some of the most beautiful inland lakes, quarries, and rivers.

As a homegrown SDI Divemaster and Instructor, Joe fit in well with the International Training family. In 2011, he accepted the ITI Regional Representative position for the Northeast. Since becoming a diver, traveling and visiting the world have been some of Joe’s passions. Now, with two small children who also love the travel lifestyle, Joe and his wife’s adventures are typically a bit more kid-friendly but still fun and exciting.

Shawn Harrison

Shawn Harrison

Midwest Regional Representative | Shawn.Harrison@tdisdi.com

Shawn Harrison is from the Pacific Northwest region, where he began his career as an instructor, working and running a dive store. In 2004, he took a position with SDI/TDI/ERDI as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Shawn still actively teaches, but his passion is wreck diving and learning their history. There are plenty of opportunities in the Midwest with the various lakes, referred to as “Vast Inland freshwater seas.” In his free time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and of course, scuba diving with friends.

Scott Evans

Scott Evans

South Florida Regional Representative | Scott.Evans@tdisdi.com

Originally from Miami, Florida, Scott completed high school and college in Northern Virginia. At work, he considers his role as a "Brand Warrior" for the lines he represents. Outside of work, he spends time with family, cooks, goes to the gym, tries to get some mountain biking in, works on his underwater photography skills, and practices archery. The region’s higher number of scuba certifications compared to many other locations across the country is not a coincidence. There is a firm conviction that fostering the expansion of SDI/TDI presence will not only enhance the overall dive adventure but also cultivate a community of passionate and lifelong dive enthusiasts. Join in elevating underwater exploration to new heights!

Christopher Lucier

Christopher Lucier

Northwest Regional Representative | Chris.Lucier@tdisdi.com

Originally from the Midwest, Chris has lived in Seattle for 30 years. His job involves growing the agency, solving problems, and ensuring the success of dive centers. Chris began recreational diving in Africa in 2011 and still dreams of diving in Zanzibar. Returning to the U.S. in 2016, he embraced the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, eventually becoming an Instructor Trainer. In the Northwest, diving is a year-round activity due to stable water temperatures. On weekends, he can be found instructing at local dive sites or exploring the Puget Sound on a rebreather. Apart from diving, Chris has been an IT Executive with kyndryl (formerly IBM GTS) for 24 years after retiring disabled from the US Navy. When not underwater or traveling with his wife Erin, Chris enjoys building Legos with his grandsons.

David Jensen

David Jensen

Southwest and Hawaii Regional Representative | David.Jensen@tdisdi.com

David is originally from Utah but has lived in Portugal, the Azores, Madeira Isles, Hawaii, and currently resides in Southern California. Joining International Training at the end of 2019 as the Southwest and Hawaiian Pacific Sales Representative, David spends a lot of time traveling to some great dive locations. With over 20 years in the dive industry, David’s passion for the ocean continues to grow as he helps share his knowledge with everyone he encounters.

People often overlook California as one of the great dive destinations, but the kelp beds at Catalina Island are beautiful year-round and loaded with unique sea life. You can see garibaldi, giant black sea bass, sea otters, and the occasional shark. People have even spotted great white sharks just outside the dive park.

Alejandra Iniguez

Alejandra Iniguez

Mexico and Central America Regional Representative | Alejandra.Iniguez@tdisdi.com

Ale Iniguez, originally from Guadalajara on the picturesque Pacific coast of Mexico, now calls Playa Del Carmen home, but maintains a constant itinerary traveling across various regions of Mexico. She relies on headquarters for administrative tasks while offering specialized services to Dive Centers and their members, tailored to Mexico’s unique requirements, which differ from those in the United States.

Ale dedicates herself to practicing various sports and, of course, indulging in as much diving as possible.

Ale continues to carve her path toward excellence, fueled by her unwavering passion for diving and her commitment to representing International Training in Mexico as best as possible.

Mexico provides an excellent environment for professional growth in the field of International Training, thanks to its extensive network of professionals and diverse locations, offering numerous opportunities for ongoing education, gaining experience, and refining professional skills.

Mike Ehly

Mike Ehly

Canada Regional Representative | Mike.Ehly@tdisdi.com

Mike has always lived on the west coast of Canada in the Vancouver area. He currently resides steps away from the ocean in Gibsons, a small town on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Since 2017, Mike has been providing support to customers and growing ITI brands. For over 25 years, he has also represented several brands of dive products. When not on the road meeting with customers, Mike occasionally works as a paramedic. His passions include enjoying the outdoors, working in the garden with his wife, and diving for pleasure in the Pacific Northwest, which offers some of the best cold-water diving on the planet.

Astrid de Jager

Astrid de Jager

Caribbean Islands South | Astrid.dejager@tdisdi.com

Originally from the Netherlands, Astrid traded her computer and the grey Dutch weather for the Bonairean sun and sea 15 years ago. When she’s not involved in scuba training, she works as a nurse at the local hospital, rides a motorbike, or makes amigurumi. A year ago, she joined the team as a regional representative for the Southern Caribbean, growing our business and supporting our members on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Besides warm waters and high visibility, the islands have some of the best easy shore diving in the world. On top of that, Bonaire has one of the oldest established Marine Parks in the Caribbean. Astrid is passionate about exploring the underwater world and is dedicated to promoting diving in the Southern Caribbean. Her diverse interests and skills make her a valuable asset to our team.

In Memoriam

Buddy Brown

Buddy Brown

In Memory... 11/23/1951-3/31/2017

Buddy was the territory manager for the Southeast and Florida region. Buddy loved all things “water”. Needless to say, he loved diving, spear fishing, fishing, and most any kind of boating. Years ago, Buddy, along with his wife and daughter, lived and cruised on a 35 foot ketch rigged Morgan sailboat for an extended time. He was in the business of SCUBA ever since. Buddy was an avid reader and enjoyed jogging and biking, and of course, spending time with grandkids. Buddy developed many friendships with his customers over the years, and received great satisfaction from helping them be successful in their businesses. He was very proud to have his son, Joey, and daughter, Jennifer working with him in this business.

Austin Overton

Austin Overton

In Memory... 10/06/1989-09/09/2017

Austin was one of the web developers at International Training. Programming was a long time passion and hobby of his and he spent a good bit of time outside of work learning new tech and coding side projects. When he wasn’t programming he enjoyed SCUBA diving with the office crew and spending time with family. While his work was flawless his addition to the team will always be remembered for an ability to unify and his contagious laugh. Along with the skill to unite, Austin kept the office on its toes with quick and clever comebacks. Never making any mistakes, blame for coincidences and random errors were always, and are still, attributed to Austin. Austin routinely stopped his whole world to put others first with his genuine ability to listen and give out the best advice. Always remembered, loved, and part of our family.